Landlord Tenant Legal Questions and Answers
Am I entitled to keep the deposit since the tenant moved out before the end of the 30-day period?
My contract states that the tenant is entitled to have their deposit returned if they give me (the landlord) a 30-day written notice. My tenant gave a 30-day notice and then moved out before the 30 days had elapsed. Am I entitled to keep the deposit since the tenant moved out before the end of the 30-day period? If not, am I entitled to keep a portion of the deposit for th...
10/04/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: North Carolina | #9664Can the landlord hold my deposit if something was damaged after inspection and house was empty?
After I move out of a renter how many days am I responsible for damage to a water leak in the wall? Water line to ice maker. Do I have to pay for carpet and pad. Carpet most is almost 15 years old. I rented there for all most 5 years. House was inspected by the owner 4 days after the frig. was removed, everything was O.K. Then nine days later he went into the house and found we...
09/20/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: California | #8910My question is what the landlord can take out of security deposit?
My question is what the landlord can take out of security deposit? We had a landlord that charge us from re sodding the backyard. Where the grass only needed to replace in one spot about 100 square feet and we got charged for 500 sqft. he want the grass to match. his sprinkler system went down and he tried to fix it but it failed every time. that is only one example of his c...
09/01/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: California | #8373Can my roommate keep my deposit and send me to collection?
I rented a room in a condo. Two days before the month was over i told her that i was having a problem with her dog's hygiene and her boyfriend spending a week there. She said that if i were to leave she would not return my deposit and that we had a verbal agreement on a month to month rent; that it is required by law that i give a thirty day notice. The "verbal agreement" she...
09/01/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: California | #8371Is there a limit as to as to a security deposit in Florida?
Is there a limit as to as to a deposit in Florida? i was under the impression that it was "First & Last" months rent or"First & Security". Not all three(First, Last & Security)
08/10/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Florida | #7842What can I do to get deposit back from landlord if no contract was signed?
My girlfriend rented a apartment and payed a deposit and first months rent. She has lived there for 6 months, and now has found a cheaper apartment. The landlord say he will not give her the deposit back because she didn't live there longer than 12 months. There was no contract between them. The only thing he asked her before she moved in is if she was going to be living there ...
08/08/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Tennessee | #7796What is the law in Connecticut for first and last months rent and security deposit?
What is the law in Connecticut for first and last months rent and security deposit? I am charging first and last months rent and security deposit. Is there some information that can be sent to me regarding this? My realtor is confused per my lease and my lawyer is telling me that there is no such thing as last months rent.
07/30/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Connecticut | #7583I feel the deposit cannot be non-refundable since California law in my case?
I was on a month-to-month apartment tenancy in San Diego, CA. Due to life circumstances (my roommate getting married) and the landlord continuing to enter our home without permission, we decided to terminate our lease. I called the landlord and sent a letter stating a termination-- the letter gave alittle over a 30 day notice. I asked the landlord if it was an acceptalbe not...
07/16/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: California | #7231Can my security deposit go towards my last month's rent?
I moved into my new house and I am not renewing my lease due to the fact I purchased a home. I paid a $600 security deposit that is due back if the house is in compliance; which it is. I will be moving into the house I am buying. Can I use the $600 and send them $250 to clear the August rent without being penalized?
07/11/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Alabama | #7095Can the owner be held responsible in any way by lessee's if court action was taken in regards to deposit?
Owner signed a lease to rent home for 1 year. Lessee 1 and 2 did not come up with the money to execute lease on agreed date. Lessee 1 called owner to state a problem and ask to meet the next day at 4:00 pm. Owner agreed. Lessee 1 did not show or call owner about his not making that appointment. Owner called lessee 1 and left a voice mail stating his deposit would be held and th...
07/09/2007 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Security Dep... | State: Tennessee | #7013